Rick and Cathy Woodard, along with Eddie Sharp, announced the formation of a new partnership, Woodard & Sharp Racing, with plans to compete full time in the Craftsman Truck Series next season. The partners have purchased a 25,000-square-foot shop in Denver, N.C., from which the team will field Dodge Ram trucks for Rookie of the Year candidate Boston Reid in all 25 truck series events in 2006. Patrick Donahue will fill the role of crew chief. The Woodards and Sharp met last year when both were involved in the ARCA Series. Rick and Cathy Woodard were co-owners of the #13 Boca Bay Racing entry in 2005. Sharp, a 20-year racing veteran, heads up Dodges ARCA driver development program. While Woodard & Sharp Racing is a new entity, the team is further demonstrating its commitment by surrounding itself with NASCAR veterans. In addition to the experience Sharp brings, the organization has entered into a technological partnership with Ray Evernham and Evernham Motorsports, who will serve as the teams engine supplier. Boston Reid was named the 2002 USAC (United States Auto Club) Sprint Car Rookie of the Year. After joining Hendrick Motorsports driver development program, Reid competed in seven Busch Series races for Hendrick in 2005. Sponsorship opportunities with the team are available. Being a successful businessman, Woodard is confident Woodard & Sharp Racing can help potential sponsors reach their business objectives.(PR)(12-17-2005)
